Congrats!!! That is freaking awesome!!!
Keep the details coming.
Weight?
As you are in phase 1 give us flight...
Utah-Jay
Companion QB Kit #7
Last Activity: Today, 04:21 AM
Joined: 01-23-2021
Location: KHCR
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90% done
90% to go
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1 flap and 1 aileron covered
Still need to rib stitch and apply tapes, but will do them all at the same time...Leave a comment:
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I would think you will be a lot happier with a lighter plane....Leave a comment:
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Prep for installing the windshield fairing
And there is the final product
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Left flap is “covered”, but far from finished. I figured it would take 10 days to do both flaps and ailerons. Might take a few more than 10 when...Leave a comment:
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I started with only access to 36” brake and shear
48” is needed for the boot and engine cowl
go big if you css as n afford...Leave a comment:
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Oh yeah, and the fairing is in place but not attached
And the texture of the paint is on purpose to match the texture of the Oratex...Last edited by Utah-Jay; 08-30-2024, 08:06 PM.Leave a comment:
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Wingtips are on
Now I’m back to covering… Flaps and Ailerons
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Decent reflection on the paint job on my wingtips
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gregc I weighed it in level flight attitude. This was just an initial weigh in, it did have 6 quarts of oil....Leave a comment:
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Mark Dickens is a great builder, he has built an RV previously so I am sure his build quality would be top notch. I already showed his ad to two frie...Last edited by Utah-Jay; 08-28-2024, 10:41 PM.Leave a comment:
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Oh I agree!!! My Companion has plenty of power, no way I would have gone with 180HP! Especially where I live...Leave a comment:
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Food for thought in choosing:
1) Space is like power, great to have even if it is not always needed
2) Both planes are similar,...Leave a comment:
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jaredyates
I have not, we just threw it on the scales yesterday as the scales were used for a Kitfox and needed to be returned to the EAA...Leave a comment:
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Did an initial weigh in today
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